New Delhi, Aug. 27: In a stern rebuff to the government, the National
Human
Rights Commission on Monday said the forthcoming UN conference on
racism
provides an opportunity to debate on human rights issues including
eradication of discrimination based on race, caste and descent, and can
contribute constructively to the promotion and protection of such
rights.

"This conference provides an opportunity to deal with the vexed issues
of
discrimination and inequality" an NHRC statement said here.Meanwhile,
the
Centre said Minister of State for External Affairs Omar Abdullah will
lead
an eight-member Indian delegation to the meet.
.